Effect of preoperative hydromorphone in patients undergoing laparoscopic radical gastrectomy. A double-blind, randomized and controlled trial.

Conclusion: Preoperative 2 mg hydromorphone could reduce intraoperative changes of blood pressure and heart rate, postoperative pain intensity, and morphine consumption without an increase of adverse effects. PMID: 30284586 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Saudi Medical Journal - Category: Middle East Health Tags: Saudi Med J Source Type: research